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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.37, 1,115.12 and 611.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.37, 1,115.12 and 611.54 is: 843.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.37 : 1,115.12 = 611.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.37/1,115.12 = 611.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.37x = 1,115.12 × 611.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.37x = 681,931.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,931.85/808.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.59

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